Even when we agree that forgiveness is the right way to handle offense, we tend to make ourselves the exception to this truth when we get hurt. It's naturally easier to stay offended towards someone who hurt us. Making the harder choice to forgive depends on supernatural grace.

As Christians, we realize that we have been forgiven by God and reconciled to Him. So how can we justify our unforgiveness towards people who hurt us? We can't, but it's still hard to practice what we know to be true.

The answer is to reflect on God's grace and forgiveness in light of our sin so that we can ask for His power and strength to forgive. It is the lifelong journey of allowing the Holy Spirit to use the knowledge of God's truth to shape the posture of our heart. We must see others the way that God see us.